Grant Mock Review Program

Are you applying for a NIH "K" grant?

The Grant Mock Review Program provides junior investigators and graduate students, who may have limited or no grant-writing experience, with feedback on proposals intended for submission to NIH K-series, and to that they can reduce time to submission and time to get funded.

How does it work? 

• Must have a draft of the mentored career development plan
• Have abstract and research approach prepared in advance
• Meet with Dr. Cecilia Patino-Sutton, Director of Workforce Development, for a consultation to assess your readiness for a mock review by emailing wd@sc-ctsi.org
• Submit an abstract 3-5 months prior to NIH deadline
• Submit grant paperwork 4 months prior to NIH deadline
• Proposal will be assigned to two reviewers, 4 weeks to review
• Applicants meet with reviewers 3 months prior to NIH deadline

Get preliminary feedback to:

• Increase grant-writing skills
• Improve scores
• Increase funding for USC & CHLA researchers
• Write effective career development and educational plans
• Plan strong letters of support from mentors and institutions